This is a poll to determine how much food each of us has "put back." In other words, in hard times, with, say, 5 servings per person per day, how many days/weeks/months/years could you and your household live on your stored food alone? Consider one cup of fruit, vegetables, or dairy product to be "one serving." A slice of meat about the size of a deck of cards is 3 servings.

A can of beans would be 2 servings, then. And dry goods like rice and pasta have the number of servings listed on the package.

I realize 5 servings per day is mighty slim, compared to what most of us eat, but supplemented with some wild plants, berries, etc., and an occasional bit of wild game, it would do in an emergency situation.

Consider this a refresher....a reminder of how long we could last on what we have now. Maybe even a kick in the pants for those of us that need to build up our stores.

NOTE: I ask you to please be honest. If you are a "keyboard prepper" pretending you're ready, that doesn't count. Go to your refrigerator, your cabinets, your freezer, and your pantry, and do an honest assessment. This is for YOU, to see what you need to do, to prepare your house for a long-term emergency. (Couples should only respond to the poll once, for their household.)